Private Parties

Finding a venue for your private party in Key West can be a challenge, especially if you need to entertain a large group. Many of the restaurants on the island are small with limited outdoor space. That is certainly not the case with El Meson de Pepe. We can accommodate smaller parties as well as large events for up to 300 guests. We specialize in “Friday Night” rehearsal dinners, full wedding receptions, private cocktail parties, and corporate outings. Treat your guests to the flavors of Cuba with unique buffet stations or smaller parties have the option of choosing a plated service.

Below are sample menus that should help you select the options most suited to your tastes. Please feel free to select options from any of the menus and we will provide a custom quote for your group. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our event coordinator.

Havana Beach Wedding and Lunch Package

Package includes: Ceremony location on Smathers Beach, officiant for ceremony, decorated wedding arch and a buffet lunch for up to 20. Perfect for morning weddings and cruise ship guests!View Package

General Fees and Charges

Each dining room has a rental fee; this rental fee is given the day you decide to hold your party with us. The fees are as follows:

1/2 The Garden – Max 20 guest w/buffet

$275

Whole Garden – Max 60 guest w/buffet – 55 guest w/buffet & sat bar

$550

1/2 The Inside – Max 40 guest w/buffet & bar

$400

Whole Inside – Max 90 guest w/buffet & bar

$650

Satellite Bar

$250

Set-up Fee

$2.00 per person

*Linen/Table Cloth Rental

$2.00 per person

Standard Gratuity

22% of Total Food and Beverage

Sales Tax

7.5% of total Bill

*Linens are not required for your event but are suggested to enhance the overall effect of your event.**Total bill is due one week prior to your event along with a final head count. (Alcohol bill will not be included at this point.)***Decorations – You are welcome to bring in and set up your own decorations, center pieces, balloons etc. We also offer onsite flower and décor service, ask for details.

Bar Rates

Consumption BasisYou will be charged for each drink served to your guests according to your menu specifications. You may choose to have only beer and wine, a full-service bar, no frozen drink, etc, and when your personalized estimate is reached, you will be notified.

*** During Peak Dining Hours (Weekends & Post Sunset), there are also spending minimums that must be met for dining room rentals.(e.g. Full Garden Rental – $4,000.00 and Full Inside Rental – $6,000.00) (Partial Room Garden – $65.00pp, Inside – $50.00pp)****Due to the limited size of our kitchen, if your party consists of more than 25 guests, you may only choose our Buffet Options during peak hours. Buffet Options are a mix of table service and buffet service (Most plated menus can be converted into buffets).

Again, thank you for your interest in El Meson de Pepe.I hope you saw some interesting options you would like to inquire more about, and if so, I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Just to make your selection a bit easier, our website has our full menu posted, which gives descriptions of each beverages, soups, appetizers, and meals we offer.

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El Meson de Pepe

Hours:Mon. thru Sun.: 11am – 10pm

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We don’t take reservations per say, but we do offer priority seating (call ahead wait) list for the evening you wish to dine with us. Just call the day you want to dine with us (Host stand opens daily at 11am) and ask to be placed on the priority seating list for that evening.When your whole party arrives check in at the host stand.If there is a wait upon your arrival, your name will already be at the top of the wait list.Your party will be seated in the first available dining room that will fit your party.

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El Meson de Pepe's is a family owned and operated Cuban Restaurant in Key West. Chef Pepe Diaz and family first opened in 1985, bringing locals and tourists alike delicious Cuban favorites for over 30 years. El Meson de Pepe is dedicated to great quality food and the preservation of Cuban-Conch Heritage in Key West.